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Shanghai extends free new energy vehicle license plate policy until 2025 year-end

The Shanghai government plans to continue its policy to offer free license plate quotas for new energy vehicle (NEV) buyers until the end of 2025, aligning with the city's new round of subsidies for trade-in vehicles, according to a post the local authority issued via its WeChat account. This initiative aims to boost the city's vehicle replacement and new vehicle sales.

Lifan Technology rebrands as Qianli Technology, embracing "AI + Vehicle" strategy

On February 12, Chinese motor vehicle manufacturer Lifan Technology announced its rebranding as Chongqing Qianli Technology Co., Ltd. ("Qianli" is in Chinese pinyin). The company is shifting its focus toward the "AI + Automotive" strategy, aiming to innovate in its business model and build itself into a global smart mobility technology brand.

GAC Group, Huawei's first co-developed vehicle model caught in spy shots

According to recent local reports, several spy photos of the first vehicle model from the GH project, a cooperative project between GAC Group and Huawei, have surfaced online. The shots revealed the vehicle, believed to be an MPV, showcases a new design language, featuring a roof-mounted LiDAR unit. This hints that the vehicle is expected to be integrated with Huawei's advanced autonomous driving system.

Lynk & Co undergoes restructuring with ZEEKER joining as new shareholder

According to the business registration records updated on Feb. 11 by the Chinese enterprise information inquiry platform Tianyancha, Volvo Cars (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group ("Geely Holding") have withdrawn as shareholders of Lynk & Co, with Zhejiang Zeekr Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. ("ZEEKR") now taking their place.

2025 DENZA N7 model set to hit market on Feb. 18

On February 12, BYD's premium vehicle brand DENZA announced that the 2025 DENZA N7 model is set to hit the market on February 18. The model will introduce a new color scheme: Aurora Purple.

China's Chongqing city eyes new energy vehicle output topping 1.3 million units in 2025

On February 12, the Chongqing Municipal People's Government held a press conference where the local government outlined its plans to boost the development of the city's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, targeting annual NEV volume production exceeding1.3 million units in 2025.

AVATR 07 Pro+ to hit market on Feb. 18

On February 12, AVATR, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly backed by Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, officially announced that the AVATR 07 Pro+ model will be released onto the market on February 18.

Horizon Robotics' Journey® 6 series in-car computing solution debuts on BYD's God's Eye C smart driving system

On February 10, BYD held its intelligence strategy launch event, where the God's Eye C advanced intelligence driving system was unveiled. This launch also marks the global in-car debut of the Journey® 6 series, Horizon Robotics' next-generation in-vehicle computing solution.

XPENG to launch MONA M03 model's top-spec MAX version in May 2025

On February 12, XPENG's founder, Chairman, and CEO He Xiaopeng announced on its Weibo account that the company would launch the MONA M03 MAX version in May 2024.

Miracle Automation, Galbot to co-boost application of embodied AI robotics in automotive sector

On February 11, Chinese intelligent automotive equipment provider Miracle Automation Engineering Co., Ltd. (Miracle Automation) announced that it had signed an agreement with Galbot Co., Ltd. (Galbot), a China-based robotics company. Under the agreement, the two parties plan to establish a joint venture to advance the application of embodied intelligent robotics in the automotive sector.

Xiaomi EV's cumulative deliveries hit 160,000 units so far

On February 13, Xiaomi Group's Founder and Chairman Lei Jun revealed at a live-streaming event of the Chinese Lantern Festival that Xiaomi EV has so far delivered 160,000 vehicles cumulatively.

XPENG kicks off presale of right-hand-drive G6 model in UK

XPENG has officially entered the UK market, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion, according to a press release it issued on Feb. 12.  The company has launched in the country the pre-sales for its first right-hand-drive model, the all-electric XPENG G6 smart coupe SUV, with prices starting at £39,990. Deliveries are set to begin in March 2025.

Nissan Motor posts 30.72% YoY drop in Jan. 2025 China sales

On February 12, 2025, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced its January 2025 performance in the Chinese market. The company's total China sales, encompassing both passenger and light commercial vehicles, reached 45,418 units in the month.

China's new energy passenger vehicle output, retail, wholesale volumes all boast two-digit YoY jump in Jan. 2025

In January 2025, China's new energy passenger vehicle (NEPV) market demonstrated robust growth, with production reaching 940,000 units—a 25.8% year-over-year increase, though a 35.1% decline from December, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association.

iMotion to use new funding for improving R&D capability, overseas businesses

On February 12, autonomous driving tech company iMotion Technology announced a new round of financing valued at over 200 million yuan, primarily aimed at enhancing its research and development capabilities.

Joyson Electronics develops AI programming tool JAIC, powered by DeepSeek AI model

Joyson Electronics has developed JAIC (Joyson AI Coding), an AI programming tool tailored to the automotive industry's software development processes and standards, according to a press release the company issued on Feb. 12 via its WeChat account.